BVCA: From Barnstable Historical Society

In the very early 1900s the Village elders realized it was the time of year--THE HOLIDAY SEASON----to celebrate and spread the peace and joy of the season.

The Barnstable Village Civic Associaiton

In the very early 1900s the Village elders realized it was the time of year--THE HOLIDAY SEASON----to celebrate and spread the peace and joy of the season.

They actually held meetings and elected officers and a board to plan and oversee the social gathering that became tradition for many years and in the past years now known as the Barnstable Village Stroll. The original times were held at the Barnstable Village Hall-Women’s Club now the Barnstable Comedy Club. Committees were formed and organized a wonderful evening for the young and old. Santa Claus arrived with a present for each village child ,carols were sung and many fine delicacies served from the festive food table.

The Village was decorated with lighted tree and greens by the men and women -- making a colorful holiday setting like Debbie West and her creative talented committee will again provide for the year 2008. The account of the original celebrations is found in the Jerauld Collection at Barnstable Historical Society’s Daniel Davis House. This year’s Barnstable Village Stroll will be held on Wednesday evening Dec. 10.

Friends and neighbors from near and far celebrating the Holiday Season please plan to visit the Historic Old Kings Highway for a variety of unique and traditional buying on Saturday December 6th when churches, historic organizations, restaurants, retail businesses and the Sturgis Library will be open to welcome each of you with the Holiday Spirit.

The Daniel Davis House-Barnstable Historical Society’s annual Holiday Boutique will be opened December 6,7,8 and 9 for your shopping needs. The 1737- circa -house decorated with holiday traditions welcomes everyone.